Black Pepper (Kali Mirch)
Malabar Black Pepper — India's King of Spices — MG-1 Grade Available
Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) — Export Quality from India
Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) FROM INDIA
For over 3,000 years, the Malabar coast of Kerala has been the world's definitive source of black pepper. Aethon Overseas sources directly from Wayanad and Idukki — where the cool tropical highland climate, rich laterite soil, and traditional pepper vine cultivation produce peppercorns with bold pungency, high piperine content, and the distinctive Malabar character that global food manufacturers and gourmet buyers demand.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | Maximum 12% | Hot air oven method |
| Piperine Content | Minimum 4% (FAQ), minimum 5% (MG-1) | HPLC method |
| Volatile Oil | Minimum 2% | Steam distillation |
| Bulk Density | Minimum 500 g/L (bold grade) | Standard measurement |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 1% | Visual inspection |
| Admixture | Maximum 1% | Visual inspection |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
AVAILABLE FORMS & VARIANTS
FAQ Grade
Fairly Average Quality, standard
MG-1 Grade
Bold, premium, high piperine
Cracked Pepper
Coarsely crushed peppercorns
Ground Black Pepper
Fine ground, aromatic
USES & APPLICATIONS
Food Manufacturing
- Spice blends and meat processing
- Sauces, dressings, and ready meals
- Seasoning mixes and marinades
Gourmet Retail
- Whole peppercorns in grinder jars
- Branded consumer packs
- Premium pepper mill refills
HoReCa
- Restaurant and fine dining supply
- Catering and food service
- Institutional kitchen supply
Pharmaceutical & Essential Oil
- Piperine bioenhancer formulations
- Black pepper essential oil extraction
- Ayurvedic medicine preparations
PACKAGING & SHIPPING
Packaging Options
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|---|---|
| PP Bags | 25kg, 50kg | 500kg |
| Jute Bags | 25kg, 50kg | 500kg |
| Retail Pouches | 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g | 1000 units |
Shipping Information
- Air Freight: 3–7 days worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35 days
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
QUALITY ASSURANCE & DOCUMENTATION
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
Phytosanitary Certificate
Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
APEDA Registration
Mandatory agri export certification
FSSAI License
Indian food safety compliance
Fumigation Certificate
ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
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